June 25 Protests: Agnes Kagure Urges Police to Exercise Caution Ahead of Gen Z Demos
- Businesswoman and politician Agnes Kagure called or peace ahead of the planned Gen Z demonstrations
- Kagure, who is eyeing the Nairobi gubernatorial seat, urged the police to protect everyone who will take part in the protests
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen had directed the police to deal ruthlessly with goons in the CBD
Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over four years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Nairobi – Businesswoman and politician Agnes Kagure has joined other leaders in advocating for peaceful demonstrations across the country.
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Gen Z planned a memorial march in honour of protesters killed in the deadly anti-Finance Bill 2024 demonstrations
At least 12 foreign missions urged President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza Alliance administration to allow the youths to stage their planned demonstrations.
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What Agnes Kagure said about Gen Z protests
The missions, including the United Kingdom, warned against police in masks using unconstitutional means to deal with protesters.
On Wednesday, June 25, Kagure urged anti-riot police officers deployed in the city to protect everyone.
Kagure, who is eyeing the Nairobi gubernatorial seat in 2027, also urged Kenyans to look out for each other amid tension over the protests.
"Today, may the police protect everyone, and may you all be your brothers' and sisters' keepers wherever you will be. The better Kenya we seek needs us alive and well," Kagure said.
Who is planning to disrupt Gen Z protests?
Her sentiments come amid claims that senior Kenyan Kwanza government officials were scheming to disrupt the planned demonstration.
An explosive exposé by KTN News Kenya revealed an alleged plot to infiltrate the peaceful Gen Z-led protests with hired goons.
The media house identified individuals suspected to be behind the scheme, warning of a coordinated plan to sabotage the memorial demonstrations.
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Source: TUKO.co.ke
